Skills You’ll Learn

Referencing

Learn how to take visual information from different sources to keep your characters looking believable

Simplifying a Subject Matter

Learn how to take subjects from life and break them down into their most important parts

Color Theory

Learn how to pick and apply colors in a visually appealing and believable way

Perspective

Learn how to visualize and draw out objects in one, two, and three point perspective

Proportions

Learn how to size and stack the shapes that make up balanced characters

Character and Background Design

Learn an approach to designing appealing characters and backgrounds

Class Summary

As I’ve come to realize, behind every visually stunning art piece exists a deep thought process. In this class, I’ll teach you how to effectively plan and execute your character and background designs. We’ll focus on story and explore what captures the eyes and interest of an audience. We’ll even look at and break down some fundamental concepts. So what are you waiting for? Let’s learn how to plan and study like an artist.

This Class Is For

Artists of all skill levels who want to learn an artistic thought process as well as drawing skills.
Beginner level : I invite you to take the concepts you learn as you continue to practice your technical drawing skills
More seasoned artists who want to take away a new way of thinking and receive a tip you didn’t already know.

Class Takeaways

A better understanding of design principles and how they are applied to background and character design.
Discover a way of thinking, planning, and studying that they can take with them as they improve their artistic skills.

Class Requirements

In this class, Clip Studio Paint EX will be used but you can use different version or different digital drawing tools like Photoshop, Procreate, MediBang Paint, etc.
For more information on Clip Studio Paint, please visit here.
Students will have to purchase the 'Clip Studio Paint' or other digital drawing tools. It is not included in the course package.

Curriculum

Creator

Catmewniverse

Hi, my name is Celia! But online, I choose to go by Cat.

I am mostly a self-taught 2D and 3D artist. However within the last few years, I have built myself a formal education from a mix of online animation/ art schools. I’ve sold my work and taken on many commissions. I’ve worked on indie animation projects, and I take on many personal projects. I strive to continue learning and building on my skillset, while also sharing the information and techniques I’ve learned through the years!

catmewniverse